Automatic crash detection
US10083550B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/12
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for determining whether or not a crash involving a vehicle has occurred. The acceleration of the vehicle may be measured using, for example, an accelerometer of a mobile device, which may be located inside the vehicle. The system may determine the magnitude of each accelerometer measurement and whether the magnitude exceeds one or more acceleration magnitude thresholds. The system may also determine the number of accelerometer events within a time window and whether the number exceeds one or more count thresholds. The system may determine whether a crash involving the vehicle has occurred based on the magnitudes of acceleration, number of acceleration events, and various thresholds. In some examples, the system may confirm that a crash has occurred based on, for example, the location of the mobile device.
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